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Calling all dogs!

Bring your owners to a fun filled family day celebrating all things dogs on Sunday 24^th April at Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens, Ushaw Moor,

Activity starts at 11am and finishes at 4pm

Hounds on the bounds will feature a makers’ market which will include dog portraits, treats and art works. There will be dog themed stories in Doggie Tails and canine circus acts, Retro Poodles, Les Amis d’Onno, stilt walking, juggling and hula hooping. Your owners will also be able to take part in a Make Your Own Dog exhibition using recyclable materials and participate in an array of other creative dog themes activities.

While at Ushaw, you will also be able to visit the new outdoor exhibition Barking – a celebration of dogs in art showing all sides of the beloved pooch through the ages in paintings, sculptures, prints and ceramics.

This family fun day and Barking exhibition has been created by Create North, which supports artists and creative practitioners to generate income from their work, in partnership with Ushaw and funded by Durham County Council.

 Barking: Dogs in Art and Hounds on the Bounds will be free to annual pass holders at Ushaw and included in daily admission.